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Elena Joannides

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Warrington, The United Kingdom

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Elena is a children’s book author. She grew up in Buckinghamshire before moving to London for her studies.

Since childhood, she has been fascinated by Greek mythology and has been writing stories as far back as she can remember – no, not all the way back to the days of Homer! Growing up bilingual, Elena has always had a genuine love of languages and a fervour for exploring new places.

She is the creator of the picture book series entitled Meli & Mac, chronicling the escapades of an endearing sibling duo. The debut instalment, Meli & Mac: Rendez-Vous with a Flamingo, marks the beginning of the series with more expeditions on the horizon.

Elena is passionate about encouraging children to engage with the outside world, use their imagination an ...more

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Meli & Mac: Rendez-vous with a Flamingo

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